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Subtract 24/81 from 81/60

1^st number: 1 21/60, 2^nd number: 24/81

81/60 - 24/81 is 569/540.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   81/60 = 81 × 27/60 × 27 = 2187/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   24/81 = 24 × 20/81 × 20 = 480/1620
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2187/1620 - 480/1620 = 2187 - 480/1620 = 1707/1620
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 569/540
6. In mixed form: 129/540

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